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I have been certified by the California State Bar as a specialist in family law. I excel in helping individuals navigate some of the most difficult and painful experiences of their lives. I handle all issues related to divorce, legal separation, and parentage actions, including matters related to child custody, child support, spousal support, and complex property division. I also help clients wanting assistance with pre-marital and post-marital agreements. Additionally, I serve as a consulting attorney for clients in mediation and those seeking a second opinion.
I am also a divorce mediator who specializes in educating parties about the law, while also supporting their freedom to create their own solutions that may differ from what would happen in a litigated case. I completed an intensive 40-hour mediation training with the Center for Understanding in Conflict and am a Volunteer Mediator for the Contra Costa County Family Court Volunteer Mediator Settlement Program. My goal is to empower my clients to reach agreements that meet both their own individual interests and their shared goals while remaining informed of their legal rights.
For those cases that are not a good fit for mediation, I am a fierce advocate for my clients, and will stand up for their best interests in court and in negotiations with the other side. However, I believe that the best and most cost-efficient outcome is when a negotiated settlement can be reached outside of court. Therefore, I work hard to avoid litigation unless it is necessary. I tell my clients what they need to hear, and not necessarily what they want to hear, in order to help them achieve the best results for their case.
I also help families looking for assistance with uncontested adoptions. I completed the rigorous ALTO (Adoption Law Training Online) program under the guidance of preeminent adoption attorneys Alison Foster Davis and Douglas Donnelly. I find great satisfaction in helping my clients complete the adoption process and the joy that comes with welcoming a new family member.
I graduated from the University of San Francisco (USF) School of Law and was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2012. During law school, I was the president of the Equal Justice Society and had internships at the San Francisco District Attorney's Office, the USF Child Advocacy Clinic, Legal Aid of Marin, and Metoyer Law Offices. I was also the recipient of the 2009 USF Women Lawyer’s Committee Scholarship for Transitional Students and the 2011 Wiley W. Manuel Award.
Prior to founding my own firm in 2020, I practiced for over 7 years at the highly respected firm Blum, Gibbs, Davies & Owen, LLP. I am a member of the Alameda County Bar and the Contra Costa County Bar Associations.
I taught second and third grade for 5 years prior to attending law school. I received both my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Masters in Education from UCLA.
I speak French and have traveled to more than 25 countries around the world. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, watching Netflix, reading books, and listening to music and podcasts.
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Acquired: 2012
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Posted by K Naidu | February 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
I felt fully supported throughout a very stressful process.
I highly recommend Maya Grey for anyone going through a divorce. She guided me through an incredibly difficult time with grace and clarity. Maya Grey really listened, making me feel supported throughout the entire process. She was responsive, honest, and truly cared about my children’s best interest...
Posted by Yvonne | October 06, 2025 | Divorce & Separation
Helpful and empathetic
She answered all my questions and very thorough on her explanations. She also advised me when negotiating my divorce agreement with my ex-husband. She is also friendly and empathetic when it came to the emotional aspect and the difficulties of divorce.
Posted by JW | September 16, 2025 | Divorce & Separation
Maya will be your true advocate -- highly recommend!
Working with Maya made the divorce process feel clear and manageable. She balanced empathy with practical guidance, kept me informed at every step, and advocated for my best interests without ever prolonging the process or focusing on fees. I felt supported and well-represented throughout. For anyone...
Posted by anonymous | April 02, 2025 | Divorce & Separation
Wonderful experience
Maya was incredibly kind, helpful, and informative. I really appreciated her support in helping me better understand the issues at hand in my divorce process
Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2025 | Divorce & Separation
Move Away
Ms. Grey was beyond helpful in my consultations with her concerning possible move away scenarios following my divorce. She clearly explained the legal issues at play, the best way to approach my discussions with my ex, and most importantly, laid out a realistic path of what I could expect and what I ...
"In addition to knowing Maya as a friendly colleague, we have worked together as co-counsel on one case. I found her to be very dedicated, hard-working and thorough in her approach during her work on our related matter. Overall, Maya is extremely knowledgable, patient and kind. She is a pleasure to work with, and truly cares about her clients. Highly recommend!"
"After over 30 years as a litigator myself, I had the opportunity to confront Maya as opposing counsel in a difficult, highly contentious property and alimony case. She impressed me consistently throughout a long process with her knowledge of the law, her attention to detail, and mostly her ability to bring an appropriate level of toughness to the table, as well as appropriate compassion, which earned my respect. She showed a real commitment to her client's best interests and determined advocacy that impressed me as showing a level of seasoned competence well beyond her number of years in practice."
"Maya is a very smart, professional, and effective advocate for her clients, and she will work collaboratively with the other side to settle cases whenever possible. I highly recommend Maya for all your Family Law needs."
"I have known Maya Grey for a number of years and she is a straightforward, skilled family law attorney who fights for her clients. Ms. Grey is a legal adversary for whom I feel great respect."
"Maya is a thoughtful and zealous advocate for her clients. Although we were on opposite sides of a contentious case, she was a true professional and a pleasure to work with."
"Maya and I worked opposite one another on a dissolution. The case required both parties to come to a set of agreeable compromises, and it took some time to get both parties to a point of settlement. Throughout the process, Maya was clear with her communication and was an integral part of keeping the case moving forward in an efficient manner."
"Maya is a strong advocate who knows the law and cares about her clients. We had a difficult case together and she did a great job for her client."
"Maya was professional, experienced and displayed civility throughout the case. She was a diligent advocate for her client while conducting skilled negotiations. I highly recommend her."
"I have been opposing counsel on a number of cases with Maya. While Maya is always a vigorous advocate for her clients, she is always courteous, professional, and willing to negotiate in good faith. Maya is also willing to discuss amicable, creative solutions that lower costs and keep her clients out of court. I cannot recommend Maya more highly as a family law attorney."
"Maya and I worked to settle a difficult post-judgment issue together. I found her to be professional, smart, reasonable, and insightful when proposing solutions, such that they met both parties' needs. She's crackerjack on top of paperwork and deadlines. I endorse her thoroughly!"
"Maya is a great attorney to work with. She is is experienced and hard working. She is dedicated to her work and always has her client's best interest in mind. I highly recommend Maya!"
"If you’re looking for a trusted and experienced family lawyer, Maya is the one. She is smart, talented and a force to be reckoned with in court. She is known as a master negotiator, outstanding writer and persuasive advocate. She is well liked and respected by Judges, defense counsel and clients, alike. Most importantly, she is honest, kind and patient. I highly recommend her for anyone looking for a Bay Area family lawyer."
"Maya is ethical, understanding, easy to work with, smart, hardworking, and just an all around a great attorney."
"Maya Grey is a highly ethical, detail-oriented attorney. She is a pleasure to work with, an asset to the community, and a dedicated advocate for her clients."
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2022
Certified Family Law Specialist, State Bar of California
2011
Wiley W. Manuel Award, Legal Aid of Marin
2011
USF Public Interest Law Foundation Scholarship, University of San Francisco School of Law
2011
Equal Justice Works Summer Corps Scholarship, Equal Justice Works
2009
USF WLC Scholarship for Transitional Students, University of San Francisco School of Law
2023 - Present
Owner, Grey Family Law, PC
2019 - Present
Volunteer Mediator, Contra Costa County Family Court Volunteer Mediator Settlement Program
2020 - 2022
Partner, Grey & Associates Family Law, LLP.
2013 - 2020
Associate Attorney, Blum, Gibbs, Davies & Owen, LLP.
2012 - 2013
Contract Attorney, Emanuel Law Group
2006 - 2009
2nd & 3rd Grade Teacher, San Francisco Community School
2004 - 2005
3rd Grade Teacher, Lovelia P. Flournoy Elementary School
2012 - Present
Alameda County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Contra Costa County Bar AssociationMember
My client was awarded joint legal and physical custody of his daughter, and the bogus restraining order filed against him was dismissed
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
MA - Masters - Education
2002
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2021
2012
2011
2011
English
French
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